Permeable tarmac driveways in Putney
Planning a permeable tarmac driveway in Putney? We'll measure up, look at the edges and drainage, and set the specification out in writing before you commit to anything.

How much should I budget in Putney?
These Putney guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base | £96–£150 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £3,150–£4,950 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £4,800–£7,500 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £7,700–£12,000 |
As a 2026 guide in Putney, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,700–£12,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Do I need permission in Putney?
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Where we work in and around Putney
What applies in Putney. We cover Putney as part of our regular Greater London rounds.
- Postcodes
- SW15, SW18
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Fulham (2 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles), Chelsea (3 miles), Chiswick (3 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Fulham, Wimbledon, Chelsea, Chiswick, Battersea.
What is included in a permeable tarmac driveway?
Open-graded porous asphalt on a deep permeable stone base, so rain soaks through on site.
- Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
- Geotextile separating layer on the formation
- Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
- Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
- Edge restraint that does not block the flow
The build-up we price
Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Putney
Is the survey in Putney free?
Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.
Are there planning or highway rules in Putney?
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Do you cover all of Putney?
We cover Putney including SW15, SW18, and nearby Fulham, Wimbledon, Chelsea.
How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Putney?
As a 2026 guide in Putney, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,700–£12,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Other work in Putney
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Everything in Putney
Ready for a price in Putney? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Putney: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED